Field Trip, Anyone?

Winter seems to be over, the flowers are blooming and sometimes you just gotta get out and see what’s going on.

Eagle Creek Quilt Shop in Shakopee is hosting Anna Maria Horner (fabric designer) on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30. Debbie has already signed us up and we thought we might make a half day of it and go to the newer SR Harris in Burnsville, have dinner and then head over to Eagle Creek.

If you’d like to join us, please email us (materialgirlsewing@gmail.com) so we know to look for you at whatever point you choose to participate. Sign up for the Anna Maria Horner event by calling ECQS at 952-233-3774 (you’ll have to send a check or stop by and pay $10). There will be goodie bags and appetizers for all.

We all need inspiration to keep us going but if you can’t join us I’d encourage you to read her blog. I just read her two latest posts and can’t wait to meet her in person. Her writing is much deeper (nourishing) than the typical pattern review stuff I usually read.

I am back from an extended stay with our twin grand boys and Debbie is focusing on her son’s wedding. One of us has her sewing done, the other just getting started. Hope you all are finding your inspiration to pursue your plans for warm weather sewing.

Easter Sewing and Come to Club!

I don’t know that we’ve seen the sun since Easter Sunday (and then not for very long) but here are a few photos that may bring a little sunshine into your day. Full disclosure: they are my grandkids so I am biased :}
Youngest to oldest-

Atticus in "Grant's Vintage Romper" from Sew Beautiful pattern — Atticus in “Grant’s Vintage Romper” from Sew Beautiful pattern

You can get the Sew Beautiful directions here.

Finally finished Elizabeth Zimmerman's Surprise Jacket. Just fits! — Finally finished Elizabeth Zimmerman’s Surprise Jacket. Just fits!

Sweater pattern available here.

Ezekiel fitting into last year's twin's outfit — Ezekiel fitting into last year’s twin’s outfit

Don't forget the hat! — Don’t forget the hat!

Even though I didn’t get anything sewn for them, I knew you’d all want to see how they’ve grown:

And finally for some of what I’m missing (sewing for girls), Annette sent me a photo of her Easter sewing. Thanks!

Swiss sateen, french lace, and pearl buttons

Suffice it to say, even if I have granddaughters, there may only be one dress of that caliber to share.

Fashion Sewing Club meetings coming up-

Thursday, April 9, 10:30 and 6:30, First Sewing, Blmgtn. Hancock Fabrics
Saturday, April 11, at Treadle Yard Goods
Tuesday, April 14, 10:30 at Treadle Yard Goods

Classes:

Treadle Yard Goods: 651-698-9690,www.treadleyardgoods.com
Kids After School Sewing, Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28, 4:00-5:30

First Sewing, Bloomington Hancock Fabrics, 952-884-1938
*Please register in advance with Material Girls on our website or call 952-201-3863
Sew-Serge-Fit, Thurs., April 2, 16 and 23 and 30, 10:00-12:00, 6:00-8:00
Sew Along-Studio (Pants or You Pick), Thurs., Apr. 9, 16, 23, 30, 1-4 pm
Kids’ Sewing, Sat., Apr. 11, 1:30-3:30, Thursdays, April 16, 30, 4:30-6

Also Textile Garage Sale is this Saturday and Treadle’s big sale goes till the 12th (you can have sale prices if you come to Club on Tuesday, but the good stuff might be gone…)

Hope to see you this month!!

New Classes for Young Sewists/Show and Tell

We’ve added three Saturday classes in addition to our after school classes for younger students at the Hancock Southtown location:
Saturdays, March 14, 28 and April 11.

Spring Break classes will be held on Thursday, April 2nd at Chanhassen Vacuum Center and Friday, April 3rd at Hancock Southtown. Students can choose from morning and/or afternoon sessions. Stuffed creatures will be our focus at Chanhassen while several options will be offered at Hancock because of the availability of supplies at the store.

For registration and more information click on Classes on the website.

Saturday is the last Fashion Sewing Club meeting for March. We’ve had fun at the first two-great attendance at the Thursday Hancock meetings!
Here’s a sampling of show and tell-

And Pattern of the Month-McCalls 6796

Goings On

Happy Chinese New Year, Happy (?) Lent and last week of February!

The garment photos and Club sheets from our February meetings have been posted. Click here or above to go look at them. Thanks to all who attended. Our next meetings will be Tuesday, 3/10 at Treadle, Thursday, 3/12 at Hancock and Saturday, 3/14 at Treadle. Pattern of the Month is McCall’s 6796.

If you are looking for classes this week we will be at Hancock Southtown on Thursday for Sew/Fit/Serge at 10 am and 6 pm and Knit Wardrobe Sew Along Studio from 1-4. Click here for more info and registration.

Friday, 2/27, we are in Chanhassen for a kids’ sewing class. We are making shoulder bags with cool Japanese fabrics from Treadle. Register here. The class is half full.

The pattern is McCalls 6997.

I used magnets for closures. Here’s a Craftsy blog with good information if you’ve never used them.

We have a Back to Basics Knit Slim Pant class at Treadle on Tuesday, Mar. 3 from 6-8. Here’s registration info.

And just to show it’s not all about sewing, I finally finished the Elizabeth Zimmerman Surprise Jacket. Here it is on Grandbaby No. 3.

Happy Sunny Sewing!

February Pattern of the Month

It can be very educational to see the same pattern made several different ways and on different bodies. So we decided we’d try choosing a pattern to focus on each month. To sweeten the deal, we are giving a $15 gift certificate for Treadle fabric to a randomly drawn person who has made the pattern of the month.

This month the pattern is Vogue 9026. I won’t give away everything about the pattern but there are a few things to be aware of if you are sewing the pattern. After opening the pattern and finding the finished garment measurements I realized that it was narrower at the hip (39″-medium) than the bust (40.5″medium). For my pear shaped body, that wouldn’t work. So I went to Vogue 8962 which had the same “back wrapped to front” styling but with a fit more like a pear shaped body. Bottom line-I slit the back pattern piece from hemline to the box marking the underarm seam and opened the slit to give me the extra width I needed at the hip. Pretty happy with the results.
One of the reasons we chose the pattern was the vee neck with a center seam. Unfortunately the directions tell you to sew up that center seam and then apply the neck band. No way, Jose! I applied the neck band flat and then sewed the center seam including the neck band. Looks great.
There are all kinds of possibilities to mix up fabrics in this pattern too. Can’t wait to see what you all come up with.
And speaking of pattern of the month-have you checked out Pattern Review’s Best Patterns of 2014? Several were featured in Fashion Sewing Club garments and there are a few I’d like to try.
See you in the next week-

Happy New Year Everyone!

We hope you all are someplace warm and enjoying the sunshine (parked in front of the fireplace? space heater under your desk?)

Anyway, good intentions back in December went awry so here are show and tell pics from Fashion Sewing Club. The garment photos and Club sheets can now be found by clicking on the button above. Our first 2015 meeting will be in two days at Hancock Southtown. We have a few new things up our sleeves for both Treadle and Hancock groups. Hope to see you in the coming week!

PS-Upcoming classes appear on calendar. More complete listings will appear this weekend.

She made fleece hats. Oh, and the black jacket too :) — She made fleece hats. Oh, and the black jacket too 🙂

October Club Photos

If you didn’t make it to Fashion Sewing Club last month-or you need a refresher, the photos and Club sheets have been posted. To see them, click on Club Sheets on the bar above and scroll down to October 2014 or click here.
We had great meetings and some new faces that even brought our average age down a bit! Thanks for coming everyone.

Here are a few highlights-

Machine embroidery added pizzazz to coat lining

Love the project board! Note the drawing in lower left hand corner

November Club meetings begin on Saturday at Treadle Yard Goods. We hope you’ve all been sewing up a storm and enjoying the amazing new fabric that has been arriving at Treadle. So hard to choose!

Here’s the November calendar:
November Fashion Sewing Club Dates:
Saturday, November 8, 10:30 at Treadle Yard Goods
Tuesday, November 11, 10:30 @ Treadle Yard Goods
Thursday, November 13, 10:30 or 6:30 at First Sewing, Bloomington Hancock Fabrics

Classes:
Treadle Yard Goods: 651-698-9690,www.treadleyardgoods.com
Fall Knit Wardrobe-Yoga Jacket, Saturday, November 1, 2:00-5:00
Kid’s After School Sewing, Tuesday, November 4,11,18 and 25, 4:00-5:30
Sew It Fits: The Bodice, Tuesday, November 4,11, 18 and 25, 6:00-8:00

First Sewing, Bloomington Hancock Fabrics
*Please register with Material Girls website or call us at 952-201-3863

Sewing Skill Builder, Mondays, November 10 and 17, 1:30-12:30 or 6:00-8:00
Basic Serger and Beyond, Mondays, November 10 and 17, 10:30-12:30 or 6:00-8:00
Sewing Studio, Mondays, November 10 and 17, 1:00-4:00
Kids After School Sewing Club, Mondays, November 10 and 17, 4:30-6:00
Sew It Fits: The Skirt, Thursday, November 13, 2:00-4:00
Sew/Serge Your Fall Wardrobe,-Luxe Sweatshirt, Thursday, November 20, 10:00-12:00
The Luxe Sweatshirt class may also be taken during our November evening sessions at First Sewing – if interested just let us know when registering.

Chanhassen Vacuum Center: 952-938-7838, http://www.chanvac.com
Kids’ After School Sewing, Thursday, November 6 and 20, 4:30-6:00
Kids’ Holiday Sewing, Saturday, November 22, 10:00-12:00

And don’t forget the Sewing and Quilting Expo, Nov. 13-15, at Minneapolis Ramada-new location. For more info, go to sewingexpo.com

Fall Knit Wardrobe Class

Looking to add a current piece to your wardrobe? Further your “sewing with knits” skills on the serger or sewing machine? We have a class for you!

The four garments we focus on are the wrap dress-no gaping, not a lot of fabric, easy construction, luxe sweatshirt-not your grandma’s sweatshirt!-fun fabrics, embellishment, no band options, yoga jacket-what everyone’s wearing, mix up fabrics, your new go to “sweater” and loose pant-made from a knit it’s your best pj pant or something fancy and you’ve got a base for holiday tops.

You may choose to make all or one of them. You will most likely not finish the garment in one class but can continue at home or at the next class. We will begin each class with tips and techniques for knits and the specific pattern and then help you with pattern and fabric selection or construction depending on where you choose to begin.

Suggested pattern numbers for the garments are:(all of them are on my pinterest board-click here
Wrap dress-McCalls 6884, Simplicity 1653 (can be made w/o ties), Simp 2369 (same as 1653 but fewer sleeve variations, also has a loose pant for last class), McCalls 7016, New Look 6301 (Debbie’s Sept. garment)
Luxe sweatshirt-Simp 1317, McCalls 6614, 6992, Vogue 9026, New Look 6314, Burda 7013
Yoga jacket-KwikSew 4032, Simp 1361, Butt 5683 View B (Debbie’s Sept. garment), McCalls 7026, New Look 6251, Jalie 2679 (Kristin’s Sept. garment
Loose pant-Butterick 4807, 5044, 5893, KwikSew 3615, New Look 6816, 6730, 6289, 6735

WHEN IS THE CLASS ALREADY?
Treadle– (3 hour class)
Wrap dress – Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., October 7
Yoga jacket – Saturday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., November 1
Luxe sweatshirt – Saturday, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., December 13
Knit Lounge Pant – Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., December 16
Fee: $35.00 per single session or $125.00 for all
To register at Treadle, please call 651-698-9690

Hancock-2 hour class-please note, we have already had the wrap dress class but you can still make one
Yoga jacket-Thursday, October 16, 10-12 pm
Luxe Sweatshirt-Thursday, Nov. 20, 10:30-12:30 pm or 6-8 pm
Knit lounge pant/loose pant, Dec. 18, 10:30-12:30 or 6-8 pm
Fee: $25 per class or $70 when you sign up for all 3
To register at Hancock/Southtown click on the link or email/call 952-201-3863

Come join the creative party!

And if that’s not what you are looking for, here is the calendar for October-

October Fashion Sewing Club Dates:
Thursday, October 9, 10:30 or 6:30 at First Sewing, Bloomington Hancock Fabrics
Saturday, October 11, 10:30 at Treadle Yard Goods
Tuesday, October 14, 10:30 at Treadle Yard Goods
*Fashion Sewing Club is $10 per month. Your first visit is free!

Treadle Yard Goods: 651-698-9690,www.treadleyardgoods.com
Using your Cover/Chain Stitch Machine, Thursday, October 2, 6:00-8:00
Kids After School Sewing Club, Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21 and 28, 4:00-5:30 FULL!
Fall Knit Wardrobe-Wrap Dress, Tuesday, October 7, 6:00-9:00
Sew It Fits: The Skirt, Tuesdays, October 14, 21, and 28, 6:00-8:00
Basic Serger and Beyond, Saturday, October 25 and November 1,10:00-1:00

First Sewing, Bloomington Hancock Fabrics, 952-884-1938
*Please register with Material Girls website or call us at 952-201-3863
Sew It Fits Series, Thursday, October 9, 2:00-4:00
Learn To Sew, Mondays, October 13 and 20, 10:30-12:30 or 6:00-8:00
Basic Serger and Beyond, Mondays, October 13 and 20, 10:30-12:30 or 6:00-8:00
Sewing Studio, Mondays, October 13 and 20, 1:00-4:00
Kids After School Sewing Club, Mondays, October 13 and 20, 4:30-6:00
Sew/Serge Your Fall Wardrobe,-Luxe Sweatshirt, Thursday, October 16, 10:00-12:00 or 6:00-8:00

Chanhassen Vacuum Center: 952-938-7838, http://www.chanvac.com
Kids Fall Break Sewing Camp, Thursday, October 16, 1:30-4:30

Bloomington /Richfield Community Education Classes, br.thatscommunityed.com
Basic Serger and Beyond, Thursdays, October 16, 23, 30, 6:30-8:30
Class will be held at Jefferson High School

September Club and Calendar

After a month of vacation from Fashion Sewing Club (but not sewing-lots of baby things to make 🙂 it was fun to go back and get the July photos posted from that month’s meetings. The lollipop and gift bag pictured about was the treats shared with the Saturday Treadle group by one of the attendees-so fun to be part of a celebration!

Looking forward to seeing everyone next week! We have the new calendar almost finished for the website so keep coming back if you don’t see what you are looking for.

Here’s the calendar:
Material Girls
September 2014 Calendar
http://www.materialgirlsewing.com
952-201-3863

September Fashion Sewing Club Dates:
Tuesday, September 9, 10:30 at Treadle Yard Goods
Thursday, September 11, 10:30 or 6:30 at First Sewing, Bloomington Hancock Fabrics
Saturday, September 13, 10:30 at Treadle Yard Goods

* Fashion Sewing Club is $10 per month or you may subscribe for $35 for 4 months.

Treadle Yard Goods: 651-698-9690,www.treadleyardgoods.com
Basic Serger and Beyond, Tuesday, September 9, 23 and 30, 6:00-8:00
Duct Tape Double, Friday, September 12, 10:00-4:00
Sew It Fits Presentation, Saturday, September 13, 1:00-3:300

First Sewing, Bloomington Hancock Fabrics, 952-884-1938
Sew It Fits Series , Thursday, September 11, 2:00-4:00
Basic Serger and Beyond, Monday, September 15, 22 and 29,10:30-12:30 or 6:00-8:00
Sewing Skill Builders, Monday, September 15, 22 and 29, 10:30-12:30 or 6:00-8:00
Sewing Studio, Monday, September 15, 22 and 29, 1:00-4:00
Sew/Serge Your Fall Wardrobe, (Wrap Dress) Thursday, September 18, 10:00-12:00 or 6:00-8:00

Bloomington /Richfield Community Education Classes, br.thatscommunityed.com
Basic Serger and Beyond, Thursday, September 18, 25, and October 2, 1:00-3:00
Class will be held at Richfield Center Education Center

First Kids’ Sewing of the Summer

We had such a good time getting to know two new girls and keeping up with one of our previous students-

The girls made reversible summer tote bags and then played designers as they personalized the skirts that were sewn to ready to wear tees.

To join in on the fun (ages 8-12) you can register under Classes above.
Kids’ Camp in Chanhassen
Wednesday-Thursday, July 16, 17; 10:30-3 pm

Kids’ Camp II at Southtown
Wednesday-Thursday, July 23-24; 10:30-3

Kids’ Camp at Treadle Yard Goods, St. Paul
Monday-Friday, July 28-Aug. 1; 1:30-4:30

Kids Sew at Southtown
Mondays, August 4, 11, 18, 25; 10-12 pm

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